Education

Norco College has been named a “Great College to Work For” in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The community college in southwest Riverside County that serves approximately 13,000 students a year was ranked among the top institutions in collaborative governance, compensation and benefits, confidence in senior …

Sastry J. Pantula has been named dean of Cal State San Bernardino’s College of Natural Sciences. A recognized expert in statistical sciences, Pantula has worked in higher education for more than 25 years and is currently a professor of statistics at Oregon State University, according to a statement. Pantula was …

The Center for Environmental Research and Technology at UC Riverside has receive $1 million worth of equipment and software used to test emissions produced by automobiles, trucks and large engines. AVL, a global automotive consulting firm that develops emissions-testing technology, made the donation so that the center can develop “the …

Mt. San Jacinto College has closed escrow on an 80-acre parcel in Wildomar that it will likely use for expansion. The property, located near Interstate 15 along part of Clinton Keith Road, was previously owned by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District, according to a statement. The …

Cal State San Bernardino will top 100,000 graduates this week. More than 3,500 students are expected to participate in the school’s five commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Saturday, according to a statement. Regardless of how many people choose to march down the aisle in their cap and gown, the university …

The three campuses that make up the Riverside Community College District held their commencement ceremonies yesterday. Collectively, Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College handed out 8,415 degrees and certificates, about 600 more than last year, according to a statement. Students at Moreno Valley College received 1,640 associate …